Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 5-8 , March 2010

Femoral Neck Fractures: In the Bucket or on Top of the Neck?

  • George J. Haidukewych, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
    • Department of Orthopedic Trauma and Complex Adult Reconstruction, Orlando Health, Orlando, FL, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to George J. Haidukewych, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Central Florida, 89 W. Copeland MP43, Orlando, FL 32809

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 Disclosures: Dr G.J.H. receives royalties from DePuy.

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doi: 10.1053/j.sart.2009.12.008

Seminars in Arthroplasty
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